Chess960 tactic on b7 (f3)
c9-08768Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Bxb7 Qd8 32. Bd5 e4 33. Rh8 Qxh8 34. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h8.
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qd8, then Bd5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
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